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established

es·tab·lis·hed

UK/ɪˈstæb.lɪʃt/ US/ɪˈstæblɪʃt/ common

adjective

1.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

  • “the established social order”
  • “distrust the constituted authority”
  • “a team established as a member of a major league”
  • “enjoyed his prestige as an established writer”
  • “an established precedent”
  • “the established Church”
2.

securely established

  • “an established reputation”
  • “holds a firm position as the country”
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3.

settled securely and unconditionally

  • “that smoking causes health problems is an accomplished fact”
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4.

shown to be valid beyond a reasonable doubt

  • “the established facts in the case”
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5.

conforming with accepted standards

  • “a conventional view of the world”
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6.

introduced from another region and persisting without cultivation

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Origin

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Phrases

  • established church
  • established order
  • established suit

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